Tag Archives: children

My Babies Always

Posted on January 25, 2016 by PookyH

You will be my babies always, Even when you’re fully grown. My babes in arms, My darling ones, You’ll never be alone. At times you might forget me, As you seek out ventures new, But darling girls, My arms will … Continue reading →

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Together we find a way

Posted on January 16, 2016 by PookyH

You save me every day With your smile, Your laugh, The way you sigh And hold my hand. Your small hand Is huge to me. Your tiny fingers engulf me, Hold me safely, Give me purpose. Your little legs set … Continue reading →

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When You’re Five

Posted on September 25, 2015 by PookyH

Each day is different and new When you’re five, You learn such a lot Just by being alive. You get some things right, And you get some things wrong, And you’re doing and learning The whole new day long. But … Continue reading →

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Sweet Nothings

Posted on March 1, 2015 by PookyH

I whisper words of love In your ear As you drift to sleep, Your hand in mine. The last thing you feel each day Should be love. The first thing you feel each day Should be love. I’ll keep it … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Tired

Posted on December 28, 2014 by PookyH

I’m not tired Said the child With bags under her eyes, Who was yawning so often, She risked catching flies. I’m not tired, She insisted, Tears wetting her cheeks I don’t need to sleep, Those tears are a leak. I’m … Continue reading →

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You Travel with Me

Posted on November 13, 2014 by PookyH

Please know you’re always with me, Even when I’m far away, I think about you constantly You’re with me through the day. I carry little bits of you; The pockets of my mind Are almost full to bursting With the … Continue reading →

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Eurotunnel…

Posted on October 31, 2014 by PookyH

Today when we were digging On the sandy beach in Spain, We dug and dug and tunnelled Until we made it home again. We dug all the way to England, So we’d no need for a plane But when we … Continue reading →

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Stay Safe My Darlings

Posted on October 7, 2014 by PookyH

Stay safe my darlings, Do not stray, To places you don’t know the way, With people you don’t understand, Stay here, my darlings, Hold my hand. Hold my hand, And stay close by, I cannot bear to hear you cry, … Continue reading →

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Are We Nearly There Yet?

Posted on August 25, 2014 by PookyH

Are we nearly there yet? Excited voices cry. We haven’t left the driveway, And we’re still to say goodbye. Are we nearly there yet? They ask again, within a mile. I laugh and answer honestly, That this could take a … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Fun

Posted on June 3, 2014 by PookyH

Quickly! Shouted Ellie, As she opened up the door. If you don’t come fast Then Mum will come And make us wash the floor. The floor was quite delightfully, Drenched in suds and foam, Lyra hurried through the door To … Continue reading →

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